Most Greek nouns do not follow natural gender. In other words, the gender of a word has no necessary connection to the meaning of the word. ■ For example, ἁμαρτία is a feminine noun meaning “sin,” although “sin” is not a female concept. ■ ἁμαρτωλός is a masculine noun meaning “sinner,” although “sinner” is not a masculine concept. ■ πνεῦμα is a neuter word meaning “spirit,” but the Holy Spirit is not a thing; he is a “person.” However, you will see natural gender in pronouns (αὐτός, “he”;